Travel by Train
Whether you don’t drive or just don’t want to, Travel by Train is a great way to get around both in the UK and Europe.
In this post you will find:
Why you should Travel by Train
Cheapest ways to Travel by Train
Where to Travel by Train in the UK
Where to Travel by Train in Europe
Why You Should Travel by Train
From London, Liverpool Street Station to Manchester, Oxford Street Station:
By car = Typically between 4 / 5 Hours. By Train = Typically between 2hr 40 / 3 Hours.
From Edinburgh Station to Leeds Station:
By car = Typically between 3hr 50 / 5 Hours. By Train = Typically 3 Hours
Cheapest Ways to Travel By Train
Railcards are a great investment if you plan on traveling by train more than a couple of times in a year, and they soon pay for themselves.
The majority of UK railcards available are £30 for a year allowing you to save 1/3 on tickets, the savings really do start to add up quickly. There are a few different options so check them out here.
European Railcars and Passes are also a huge stress and time saver if you’re looking to travel by rail through either one European country or throughout many, there are plenty of options to suit.
Click here to find out more from Rail Europe.
Off-peak Tickets
Off-Peak hours are the cheapest times to travel, weekends and bank holidays are classed as off-peak all day. Weekdays after 9:30 am in larger towns and Cities and from 9 am in villages and smaller towns.
Top Tip:
If you want, or need to leave on a peak-hour ticket consider splitting your journey.
If you depart at 8 am but your journey is two hours long you are paying the peak price for travel time that is actually off peak.
Only travel until off-peak, hop off at the most convenient location, and have an off-peak ticket for the rest of the journey.
This does take a little planning but worth it to save those extra pounds! Also when traveling with children aged 5-15 there is 50% off that applies to all off-peak tickets so be sure to check.
Now this doesn’t apply to all journeys but often advance tickets are cheaper, be sure to check a few weeks in advance for prices, however just know they are usually non-refundable.
Where To Travel By Train In The UK
The UK has so many amazing places to discover and explore whether your looking for a quiet weekend break, some time to soak up our limited sun by the beach or an adventure filled experience.
Where To Travel By Train In Europe
The best site I can recommend for you is Interrail, here you will be able to see all the different Railcards and journey options for traveling through Europe in detail. It’s a great site for planning journeys and understanding the railcard options to suit your needs.
I hope this has been useful, please leave a comment if you have any questions or would like further recommendations.
Safe Travels ✌️